#Survival #Tip of the Day: If you or someone else is in a hypothermic situation you can't allow them or yourself to fall asleep.
If you're already hypothermic every neuron in your brain will be telling you to shut your eyes.
Don't listen.
A cold casualty may beg you to allow them to rest, you cannot let them.
Sleep slows respiration and circulation, compounding the problem, also making it impossible to judge mental status, a key indicator in hypothermia severity.
When it comes to the cold, stay awake and stay alive.